I have always been impressed by hybrid vehicles and in my opinion, hybrid vehicles are where the future lies. Randy Chlids has designed the strange ‘Apex’, which imbibes the qualities of a truck, a car, motorcycle and even a helicopter. The vehicle runs on 4 or 6 cylinders with engines that generate 300hp. It also comes with hydro-formed chassis framework.

The body of the Apex is made of carbon, stainless steel and aluminum. The concept looks futuristic and interesting but I can’t help but wonder if it will ever reach the markets. Such fantastic sounding vehicles usually end up being a file in a computer and forgotten. However, if ever manufactured, it promises all weather suitability, a modular design, and would appeal to both the masses and the elite.

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You might need shades to protect your eyes from the gold glitter that is just too much to handle. Gold has made a come back! These days whatever you set your eyes on is covered in Gold and this gild up roadster is the ultimate!  Pura Onda, the pure-bred ‘64 Chevy Impala SS has been under a golden revamp by Robert Espinoza. This championship car was banned from competition by Lowrider Events in 2001, after it reached its limit of Sweepstakes wins! Some winner I say. Pura Onda is an eternal piece of art and lowriding history. I have no idea about the money gone into the revamp of this head-turner, but one thing’s for sure, it’s done with gold.

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To justify the demanding cost of $2,000 for a colossal Twist Freedom DX Electric Bicycle, I would propose you to take a look at the contest prior to crumpling your nose up and walking away. Check out the video review lately capture at Popular Mechanics that would enable you identify whether this fastidious bike is worth you while. Popularly known as the Giant Twist Freedom DX, it can roll up to 75 miles on an assortment of battery and human-powered pedaling, and the motor flaunts three diverse forms (Eco, Normal and Sport) to please your temper and riding necessities.

Those owning a hefty bank balance have every right to know about it. Lightning’s pristine GT, is one of the two motorcars available globally that run on lithium-titanate battery technology. They say novelty facilitates the automobile to go from lifeless to fully charge within minutes albeit you would have to identify that grants three-phase engineering power, so as to count the payback over conventional Li-ion cells. The firm’s Chris Dell claims that it’s demanding cost of £120,000 ($239,400) is well justified by the distinct quick charge tech specks involved. Further, he is hoping to form an association with the UK-based production to ink a deal within motorists can sway by, juice up and be on their way while peripatetic. Those anxious about owning one may have to wait for another one year.

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Picture this:  Those who have a fad for camping, here is a realistic form that can materialize all their weird dreams. Your camping spirit is high but without a certain degree of preparation, you may meet failure and hence you start looking for a complete package with the only minus involved i.e. you! Drop in and ready to move to cherish another 7-10 days. Realizing the need, a concept called Westfalia Verdier Solar Powered Camper is been devised to take care of your on-the-way essentials. The model sports hybrid drive technology plus a sharp solar panels system called “SUN TRACKER”. Anticipated to cost you $69,000, the Canadian prototype is open for accommodating two adults and two kids.

The functionality of mechanism aims at generating electricity to sustain on-board accessories even if the vehicle is in a motionless pose. An installed PC and a GPS over this vehicle enables an easy calculation of the finest location for the SUN TRACKER.  Its pneumatic deferral lowers the vehicle and makes the structure stand on tires for enhanced console and superior stability in an immobile position.

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Ahhh to be friends with dolphins is the submarine called the Innespace Seabreacher. The two-seater submersible that looks and moves like a dolphin. Interestingly, the Seabreacher uses the same canopy as an F-22 fighter jet to insure that the inside stays nice and dry with a watertight seal. When the automobile comes in motion, it looks no less than a jet fighter with energy to breakthrough the tough water. Developed with an intention to impersonate a dolphin’s movement, it uses the downhill elevate of the wings to leap out of the water, and even do cask spins.

I presume it’s as secure as humans can get to really enact a dolphin. If your wild imagination has started wondering dolphins think this form of submarine, then roll further to enjoy the video:

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It’s time to bid farewell to those traditional forms of automobile design and welcome the contemporary or rather revolutionary offering called Ozone. Designed and developed by Istanbul designer Özkan Koral, the rolling canister is a potential concept devised for a Peugeot hydrogen-powered coupe with every wheel equipped with the feature of self-regulation by electric motors. Monitored by a joystick, the front of the car opens up when the door rotates beneath.

The car exterior features semi-transparent windows. Not to be a curmudgeon, but I’d abhor changing its colossal tires. Further the hydrogen fuel-cell driven vehicles may continue to convince until you begin calculating the weight it would put on your wallet. But enjoying an edge over the cost is its appeal that gives it a green signal to be adapted to plug in.

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After seeing this giant motorcycle bathed in green tub, I was taken a back for a while. Following the road warriors who created the buzz via their ultra portables, the renowned Russian modder Dennis Ilyin (a.k.a. “Xooler”) thought of delivering some different concept and thus targeted upon offering on-the-go computing with this determined motorcycle casemod. The profoundly modded, liquid-cooled PC can comfortably be used while the motorcycle is parked and if need be can be accessible while riding by placing monitor in your lap and connecting it with an extension cord.

This two-wheeled computing marvel doesn’t have an engine but the availability of massive LED-lit water tanks covers it up by assuring ample processing power that compensates for the absence of racing horsepower.

The compu-bike was unveiled at the NVIDIA-sponsored modding contest and bagged second award to its name. For more pics visit here.

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